I had severe, long-term clinical depression for almost 10 years, drank heavily, went nightclubbing and slept around. I was emotionally numb, felt hopeless and didn’t care about anything. Suicidal thoughts would plague me. I felt empty, lost and didn’t have peace and held a deep grudge against a family member.

 

I wasn’t able to change, no matter how much I tried. On the day I planned to take my life, I was invited to the UCKG.

 

I started attending and learned what I needed to do. Putting what I learnt into practice, changes started to happen and I was set free from depression, the addictions, suicidal thoughts and everything else I was struggling with. When I forgave my family member, I felt a weight was lifted off me. Today, I’m happy, at peace, I’m not empty!

 

Hakirirangi Kingi